AIMEE BLUME: Chicago's Dog House

Aimee Blume / Special to The Courier & Press
Aaron Wolfson, owner and chef at Chicago's Dog House, ingeniously uses a hand drill to power his "frip" cutter. Frips are a cross between fries and chips: one potato shaved to order into a long spiral and fried until crisp.

Aimee Blume / Special to The Courier & Press
"Dog Houses" abound in Chicago, selling the city's favorite food: quick, inexpensive and delicious hot dogs. Chicago's Dog House is a tiny space with a big menu of plain and gourmet hot dog options.

Chicago's Dog House is widely regarded among the top gourmet hot dog spots in the city.